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Skin Presentation
Skin Presentation
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Structure
Skin structure
(Weber&Kelley, 2012)
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Structure
Nail structure
(Weber&Kelley, 2012)
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Structure
Hair structure
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SKIN
Skin is the heaviest single organ...
Skin is the largest single organ
Skin is the bravest single
organ....?????
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SKIN FUNCTION
Protection
Prevent penetration
Perception
Temperature regulation
Identification
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SKIN FUNCTION
Communication
Wound repair
Absorption and excretion
Production of vitamin D
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Special Occasion
Infants and children
Pregnant woman
Aging people
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Subjective data
Interviewer must ask:
When first learned of the skin problem (duration
and intensity)
Have there any previous
Are there other symptoms
Where is the place first exposed
How rash or lesion is visible when it appeared for
the first time
Where and how fast the spreading
Is there an itching, burning, tingling or creeping
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Is any of your family members are experiencing
skin problems
Is there a problem arise after certain foods
What medication do you take
What do you do for a living
if there is hair loss
whether there are changes in the nails
how do you take care of the skin, nails and hair
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Or......
- Self Preparation
- Patient Preparation
- Environment Preparation
- Equipment Preparation
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OBJECTIVE DATA
Equipment and supplies
Examination light
Penlight
Mirror for clients self-examination of skin
Magnifying glass
Centimeter ruler
Gloves
Woods light
Examination gown or drape (Weber&Kelley, 2012)
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KEY ASSESSMENT POINTS
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PALPATION
Temperature (use your dorsa)
Moisture
Texture
Thickness
Edema
Turgor
Nails Consistency
Capillary refill
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Abnormal Findings
(Weber&Kelley, 2012)
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SELF SKIN EXAMNINATION
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PRACTICE SELF SKIN EXANMINATION
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THANK YOU
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